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Officials Again Urge Residents to Wear Masks as State Moves in ‘Wrong Direction’

With confirmed coronavirus cases, positivity rates, hospitalizations and deaths rising statewide, Gov. J.B. Pritzker pleaded with residents to wear a mask. “It takes care of most transmission issues that we have,” he said. 

AP Explains: What’s Behind Trump’s Town Hall Answer on QAnon

QAnon followers celebrated President Trump’s response to a question during a televised town hall last week. Asked if he would completely disavow QAnon and reject its followers’ baseless beliefs, he dodged.

Crain’s Headlines: Boeing Max 737 is Coming Back

American Airlines says it’s bringing Boeing 737 Max planes back into service. Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer takes us behind the headlines of that story and more.

October 19, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 19, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

‘The Batman’ is Filming Around Town as Chicago Returns to the Role of Gotham City

Fans have been sharing sightings of “The Batman” shoot on social media, as Chicago once again stands in for Gotham City.

Lightfoot: ‘We Are in the Second Surge’; Warns of New Restrictions

Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Chicagoans that the city is experiencing another wave of the coronavirus pandemic, with confirmed cases rising sharply across the city to levels last seen in late May.

Local Artist Encourages People to ‘Remember in November’ With T-Shirt Designed to Spread Voter Awareness

A father-son duo takes inspiration from major news events of 2020 to remind people how important it is to make their voices heard in the upcoming election.

Twitter Blocks Tweet From Trump Adviser Downplaying Masks

Twitter blocked a post Sunday from an adviser to President Donald Trump who suggested that masks do not work to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Oct. 18, 2020 - Full Show

Meet the highest-ranking Black woman in the Chicago Police Department and a trauma surgeon making safety his specialty. Also: the horrific history of racism on the small screen.

The Last Word: Thad Smith

Beekeeper Thad Smith offers his thoughts on honeybees, native bees and working together as part of our new feature on “Black Voices.”

An Exit Interview with Barbara West, the Highest-Ranking Black Woman in CPD History

After more than 25 years on the force and 10 months as Chicago’s number three cop, Deputy Superintendent Barbara West is retiring from the Chicago Police Department.

Chicago History Resurfaced in ‘Lovecraft Country’

Is the HBO horror series on your binge-watching list? Architecture critic and author Lee Bey unpacks the hidden history of the new show.

Pilsen’s Feed the Crib Initiative Helps Struggling Families Access Fresh Produce

Meet Elizabeth Morales, a 29-year-old teacher and community service organizer who is working to support local families and individuals struggling with food and housing insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 in Illinois: 4,245 New Cases, 22 Additional Deaths

Gov. J.B. Pritzker responds to criticism from the president Sunday as state health officials report more than 4,200 new cases of the coronavirus and a slight increase in the statewide test positivity rate to 5.3%.

Millions More Virus Rapid Tests But Are Results Reported?

After struggling to ramp up coronavirus testing, the U.S. can now screen several million people daily, thanks to a growing supply of rapid tests. But the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.